| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $235.54 | 6.575% | $251.0268 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.99 | 13.218% | $88.2987 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.60 | 5.718% | $167.6687 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.99 | 7.435% | $249.2385 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.38 | 9.703% | $229.6961 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.50 | 11.357% | $215.4758 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.51 | 12.290% | $218.4153 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.51 | $1,419.8199 | $1,419.84 | $1,419.85 | $1,419.80 | |